Award-winning. legendary guitarist Michael Schenker releases a new studio album entitle "Spirit On A Mission" Released by In-Akustik, the album of all-new material features Schenker's Temple Of Rock band: ex-Scorpions Herman Rarebell (drums) and Francis Buchholz (bass), ex-Rainbow's Doogie White (vocals) and Wayne Findlay (guitar & keyboards). The new album features twelve classic rock guitar-driven songs that highlight Schenker's distinctive and dynamic guitar playing, valiantly underpinned by the ferocious rythym section of Rarebell and Buchholz, the same rythym section that originally performed together on the Scorpions' 1979 album Lovedrive.

Michael Schenker, one of music's greatest rock guitarists, will release "Michael Schenker Fest Tokyo" -- a stunning new live recording and filmed concert released by inakustik on CD, DVD, Blu-ray and Digital Download on 22nd February 2017 in Japan and 24th March 2017 Worldwide.

Filmed and recorded at Tokyo's International Forum on August 24, 2016, this historic concert features guest appearances from some of the greatest rock vocalists
who have worked with Schenker over the years including MSG's Gary Barden, Graham Bonnet, and Robin McAuley of the McAuley Schenker Group.

We are deeply saddened by news of Elliot Rubinson, CEO of Dean Guitars, having passed away on February 6th, 2017

Michael wanted to share these words with everyone. "I am so sad that Elliott passed away. He was a great Friend, a great companion and a great bass player, I respected him a lot. I feel honoured and blessed to have known Elliot. God Bless Him and may he live on in our hearts forever." -- Michael Schenker.

It is with a heavy heart that I have to announce that I will not be able
to participate on the upcoming Axes & Anchors cruise. I was genuinely
excited to perform on this unique and amazing musical voyage alongside
some incredible talent. But with the recent tragic passing of my friend
David VanLanding, who was going to be performing with me, I cannot
bring myself to perform that material on board the ship. It would be
doing a disservice to the cruise, its patrons, and the memory of David
to attempt this show without him. I know there will be some
disappointed fans, but the cruise has assembled some of the best talent
out there and I know it will thrive in light of my having to cancel.
I can only hope that after time passes we can come to grips with the
loss of David and adequately honor his memory. I look forward to being
a part of future Axes & Anchors cruises and appreciate the support of
everyone during this trying time. --Michael Schenker

Temple of Rock's Communion Video

Communion is taken from Temple Of Rock's latest release, Spirit On A Mission.

Our Spirit on a Mission world tour continues into Europe, starting in Mannheim Germany, on the 22nd October 2015. Check the tour date page for full tour date listings.

Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock will be filming the Madrid show on 19th November 2015 at Joy Eslava for a live DVD/BluRay to be released in early 2016. We have chosen Madrid because of the immense support we have received there. The crowds have been fantastic.

Michael Schenker says this about the shows in Madrid in recent years "The crowds in Madrid have always been very special for me. Their passion is second to none and we hope to really capture the energy that they give back to the band on this DVD".

For our fans in Germany: There will be some filming for the DVD/BluRay at the Mannheim, Alte Seilerei, show on 22 October 2015 also. Don't miss being there and becoming part of a great new Temple of Rock DVD!

We are pleased to announce that Meet & Greets including access to soundcheck will be available for the upcoming Tokyo shows (17/18/19 June 2015). More information (in Japanese) can be found here: http://ameblo.jp/tokyoonkyorock/

Michael was presented with the "ICON" award by Joe Perry, of Aerosmith, at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods awards - June 16, 2014

Michael Schenker - Bridge The Gap

Award winning guitar legend Michael Schenker will release a new studio album entitled "Bridge The Gap" on Friday, November 22nd. released byin-akustik, the album features Schenker's Temple of Rock band which consists of ex-Scorpions drummer Herman Rarebell and bassist Francis Buchholz, vocalist Doogie White (ex-Rainbow) and Wayne Findlay (guitar, keyboards).

The new album features 13 hard-hitting, adrenalin fuelled melodic rock 'n' roll songs that showcase Schenker's distinctive and explosive guitar playing, valiantly underpinned by the ferocious rythym section of Rarebell and Buchholz, marking the first time Schenker, Rarebell
and Buchholz appeared on the same album since the Scorpions' 1979 Lovedrive.

Scottish vocalist Doogie White, who co-wrote the album with Schenker, soars across every song and stamps his enthusiatic personality with every note and phrase. Wayne Findlay adds another dimension to the dynamic, classic Schenker sound with his Dean 7 string guitar and keyboard orchestrations.

Bridge The Gap is a thunderous, explosive collection of brand new songs steeped in shades of dark and light. Musically and lyrically, the new album shows a re-energized guitarist at the top of his game, surrounded by top drawer musicians.

The album was recorded from January through March 2013 at Kidroom Studios in Germany and was produced by Michael Schenker and Michael Voss, and engineered by Michael Voss.

Michael is proud to announce a very special opportunity to his fans. We will be releasing Michael Schenker’s Personal VIP package shortly.

This package will include an unreleased - never heard before - CD which features a recording Michael Schenker made in 1979. Michael plays guitar and bass on all tracks, he even sings on some of the tracks. This makes it a very unique and special recording. Michael says this about it.

“It’s a 14 track Demo I wrote and recorded by myself in the Dieter Dirks’(Scorpions Producer)mobile studio whilst Rory Gallagher and the Scorpions were recording next door.

It was going to be material for my first Solo Album. There’s some Instrumentals and I even sing on a few. Ringo Funk helped out by playing drums on some tracks. He was the drummer in a famous German Band at the time called Atlantis.

I recorded this after I left the Scorpions Lovedrive Tour in ‘79. Some of this material I rehearsed later with Joey Kramer and Tom Hamilton from Aerosmith. Some of it I rehearsed with Gary Barden, Billy Sheehan (Bass from Mr. Big) and Denny Carmassi (Drums from Montrose).”

As part of this, very personal package, a once in a lifetime chance to have your name printed on Michael's new guitar model is also available. This is strictly limited to 1000 names. Michael Schenker’s new Dean Signature model and will be available to purchase once created. This has not been done before and will never be repeated again!

Michael Schenker's 'Howler' technique is described on an instructional DVD along with the tool he uses to create the distinctive sound.

This package will also contain a box of goodies such as a unique T-shirt only available with this package.

Meet and Greet!

Dean Guitars and Guitar Center are proud to announce that Michael Schenker will be appearing at Guitar Center — West LA on November 8th at 7 pm for a meet and Greet. The Dean Schenker Artist series will be on display and any Dean model purchased will be signed by Michael. See you there!

North American Shows!

Hi everyone in the US and Canada! There are only a few days left and we'll be back in North America. I can't wait to see all of you out there. We are going to miss Robin this time because of his surgery. But, we are happy to feature David Van Landing again after the amazing concerts with him last year in South America.

Check out the upcoming North American Shows on the Tour page and keep rockin'!

Tonight's Tilburg show Sunday, May 13, will be filmed LIVE to be released as a DVD! Be there evrybody and get Ready To Rock!.

Best,
Michael

Temple Of Rock and Lovedrive Reunion Tour

2012.04.23

Hi Everyone!

It's "Temple Of Rock and Lovedrive Reunion" time!
I am very much looking forward to performing songs from my "Lovedrive" with the Scorpions with original Scorpions members Herman Rarebell and Francis Buchholz on this upcoming Europeon Tour as well as playing many of my classics from the past with UFO and MSG and new stuff from the "Temple Of Rock" album with the great Doogie White on vocals. It's going to be a blast.
Armed and Readyyyyyy!
See you out there Before the Devil Knows You're Dead.

Michael Schenker will be touring “Temple Of Rock” with different line ups all around the world. He will feature each of the three singers from the brand new “Temple Of Rock” album:
Michael Voss, Robin McAuley and Doogie White. The “Temple Of Rock World Tour” will start in the United States in February/March 2012 featuring Robin McAuley - Vocals, Elliott “Dean”
Rubinson - Bass, Wayne Findlay - Keyboards & Guitar, and Pete Holmes - Drums. At the end of March, Michael will be in Japan with Michael Voss - Vocals, Herman Rarebell - Drums, Elliott “Dean”
Rubinson - Bass, and Wayne Findlay - Keyboards & Guitar. In April/May the “Temple Of Rock” line up will tour Europe featuring Doogie White - Vocals, Herman Rarebell - Drums, Francis Buchholz
- Bass and Wayne Findlay - Keyboards & Guitar. Michael is planning to eventually take each line up to all continents. Don’t miss the new album “Temple Of Rock.”

Announcement

2011.12.28

I would like to thank you for all the condolences received and especially all the love stemming from the musical world on the ocassion of the loss of my children’s mother. I am hopeful that everybody
will respect our privacy in the coming months.

While overseeing the children’s financial situation, I will be planning to organize and take part in a concert “for children who lost their parents”, donating the proceeds to a foundation
for children without parents or who have lost parents.

Michael Schenker

Announcement

2011.12.08

I was very shocked and saddened to hear about Bella’s sudden death. My deepest sympathy goes out to my children for the loss of their mother. My thoughts are with my children right now during this
tragic time. I deeply appreciate all the support my children have received during such a devastating time.

May God bless you.
Michael

Hello Japan!

2011.11.26

Hi Everybody in Japan!

I am looking forward to playing Japan in March with the new line-up! We will be performing lots of classics from Scorpions, UFO and MSG. Herman says Hi! and so does the rest of the band!

See you out there!

Best,
Michael

3 Guitar Heroes Tour — Postponed

2011.08.28

It is with great regreat that we announce that the "3 Guitar Heroes" Tour has been postponed until early 2012.

Web Presence & Social Networks

2011.08.18

Michael would like all his fans to know that he does not having any PERSONAL social network accounts. He is NOT on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter or any other sites.

The third song on Michael's music player is the solo from "Theme for an Imaginary Western." Leslie West is the guitarist from Mountain that plays this solo. This is Michael Schenker's all-time
favorite solo!

Tour Line-Ups

2011.07.15

Michael is really looking forward to playing Italy again. It has been quite a while since Gary and Michael played there last. Are you ready to rock?

Michael Schenker will be playing 2 Shows in June in Holland with MSG - Schenker/Barden featuring:

In July Michael will be appearing for the first time with a new line up introducing songs from his Brand New Album to be released at the end of Summer. This will be the first time that Michael Schenker,
Herman Rarebell, Pete Way, Michael Voss, Elliott “Dean” Rubinson and Wayne Findlay will be touring together with this new line-up promoting Michael Schenker’s Brand New Album “Temple
Of Rock” to be released in September. The Tour will start on July 22 and will last until the 31st. A great new set will be performed with lots of Michael Schenker Classics from UFO to Scorpions and
MSG as well as songs from the new album. See you out there!

My heart goes out to everyone effected by the tragedy in Japan. As someone with an incredible fondness for the people of Japan, who have been some of my biggest supporters, I wish everyone the best in
getting through these trying times.

God be with all of you,

Michael

New Show, New Tour

2011.03.11

Michael Schenker will be on Tour this Summer. More Dates will be announced soon. In July a new Show will be presented with Pete Way on bass, Herman Rarebell on drums, Wayne Findlay on Keyboards/guitar
and Michael Voss on vocals.

Michael Receives the Marshall "11" Award

2010.11.10

The Marshall "11" award -- given to those artists and musicians who represent rock ’n’ roll excess and livin’ on the edge.

"a real Honor to have Carmine..."

2010.07.07

Michael Schenker Group - US Tour and Carmine Appice
Michael is very much looking forward to the upcoming MSG - 30th Anniversary - US Tour with Carmine Appice on drums. Carmine is a major influence in Rock who also helped creating the foundation of Rock.
His incredible drumming always had a big inpact on Michael. In fact, when Michael was around 15 years of age, owned a Beck, Bogart & Appice album and actually went to see them in concert. Michael says
"It is a real Honor to have Carmine with us on this Tour".

Michael Schenker and MSG is very proud to have guest apperances of Herman Rarebell (ex Scorpions), Neil Murray (ex Whitesnake) and Doogie White (ex Rainbow) PLUS MORE SPECIAL SURPRISE GUESTS who will
perform only at MSG's 30th Anniversary Shepperds Bush Empire show in London on June 02 2010!

Announcement of Special Line Ups

2010.05.05

The MSG - 30th Anniversary - (Special Line Ups) World Tour will continue in Europe and North America celebrating 30 Years of The Michael Schenker Group!

These are the musicians who are joining Michael and Gary on MSG's 30th Anniversary World Tour.
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MSG's 30th Anniversary World Tour 2010 is accompanied by some of the Worlds greatest musicians. Drummers such as Simon Phillips , Chris Slade and Carmine Appice have been the Worlds greatest drummers in Rock History. Pete Holmes extraordinary drumming was discoverd by Michael some years ago and is now one of Michaels top choices of MSG drummers. Along with bass player (and Dean Guitar Owner) Elliott "Dean" Rubinso n ,who is a fantastic addtition to the US line up, MSG has several other great players such as "Monsters of British Rock" Legendary - Neil Murray and of course Original, Legendary Powerhouse bassist - Chris Glen . Rev Jones who joined MSG as long ago as 2001 is definitely one of the Worlds most unique new bassist around. He even playes with Michael's Guitar Hero Leslie West . And of course there is Wayne Findlay who has been with MSG since 1999. A very talented, fun and ass-kicking Rocker.

A Note From Michael

2010.03.23

WELCOME TO MY SITE

We successfully finished the MSG - 30th Anniversary - (Special line up: Simon Phillips - Drums and Neil Murray - Bass) Japan Tour. A DVD and Recording featuring live footage from this tour will be released
in Autumn.

Also, a long awaited Instructional DVD will be available in stores soon.

All the best
Michael

A Note From Michael

2009.11.02

WELCOME TO MY SITE

A new Michael Schenker Era is continuing with the "In the Midst of Beauty—World Tour" and the "30th Anniversary Tour" continuing in Europe and Japan.

The lucky winner of Michael's guitar is
Marc Walsh of West Yorkshire, UK

Congratulations Marc!

MichaelSchenkerHimself.com Relaunches

2008.03.07

This is one of many changes coming down the line for the MichaelSchenkerHimself.com website. We are looking to create a site that is fitting for the Guitar Legend Himself. Keep coming back and look for
new features such as a Forum, complete Discography, etc.

Shirts have been added to the store which have been sold at the Michael Schenker and Friends Tour.

Final show for Michael Schenker & Friends Tour

2008.02.23

Today is the final show for the Michael Schenker & Friends Tour at a SOLD OUT Carnegie Hall. Hope everyone who has had the opportunity to attend has enjoyed the shows.